UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 3254
- Format
- LP
Henry BlairSparky's Magic Piano
Vinyl pressings
Sparky's Magic Piano
by Henry Blair · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesStorySpoken WordNon-MusicChildren's
Sparky's Magic Piano was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Sparky's Magic Piano
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | Capitol Records T 3254First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records J 3254LP | LP |
| 1964 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0297LP | LP |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records EMS 1188 / Capitol Records 26 1095 1LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9534 / Capitol Records ENC-9534LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9534 / Capitol Records ENC-9534LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records J-3254LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC 9534 / Capitol Records ENC-9534LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ENC-9534LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Music For Pleasure MFP/SRSJ 6063ALP | LP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records J 3254 / Capitol Records J-3254LP | LP |
| ? | US | Capitol Records J 3254 / Capitol Records J-3254LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ASparky's Magic Piano
- BSparky And The Talking Train
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sparky's Magic Piano are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sparky's Magic Piano are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1986.
When was Sparky's Magic Piano first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is Capitol Records T 3254.
How do I tell if my copy of Sparky's Magic Piano is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 3254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sparky's Magic Piano on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.